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Kansas HC David Beaty will return for the 2018 season.

"While we know the results of this season are not acceptable, the rebuilding of this program is a process, and Coach Beaty will continue to lead us through it," said AD Sheahon Zenger in a statement. Beaty and the Jayhawks just wrapped up a 1-11 season. Kansas is 3-33 in his three seasons guiding the team. Digging deeper into this return, recruiting likely played a large part in the decision to bring back Beaty -- the team currently houses commitments from five-star WR Devonta Jason and four-star CB Corione Harris, pledges that almost certainly would jump ship if there was any movement on the coaching front. Sun, Nov 26, 2017 01:44:00 PM

Kansas chancellor Douglas Girod gave a vote of confidence to HC David Beaty and AD Sheahon Zenger.

In a message sent to faculty and students on Monday, Girod wrote, "Nobody denies the challenges we are having on the field, but I maintain my belief that Sheahon and Coach Beaty have the right long-term vision and are doing things the right way. Our focus now is empowering them with the tools they need to fulfill their vision." Beaty is 3-31 at Kansas -- 1-9 this year -- and 1-24 in Big 12 play. He's recruited better in recent years and added strong coaches to his staff (including former TCU OC Doug Meacham), but had a huge hole to dig out of following Charlie Weis' disastrous tenure. We assume Kansas will give Beaty one more year -- especially because he has some star-caliber commitments in the next recruiting cycle -- but it wouldn't be a surprise if KU makes a change after the season either. Tue, Nov 14, 2017 04:56:00 PM

Kansas AD Sheahon Zenger announced plans for a $300 million renovation to Memorial Stadium.

Zenger announced those plans while speaking at a booster event on Wednesday. In addition to the anticipated stadium renovation, Kansas is also aiming to build a new indoor practice facility. Jayhawks HC David Beaty offered his two cents on these big moves, saying, "It’s exciting for me, because it’s a great time to be at KU." The specific plans are expected to be released to the public in September. Thu, Jun 22, 2017 06:42:00 PM

Kansas awarded an extension to AD Sheahon Zenger through the 2021-2022 school year.

"We have such history [at Memorial Stadium]," Zenger said. "I think it’s the greatest setting in the nation for college football. We just need to get it to the point where it’s a place that’s just revered." He has been heading up the athletic department since 2011. Zenger's extension comes with a raise, bumping his base salary from $619,000 to $700,000. Tue, May 30, 2017 12:28:00 PM